1983 BMW 525 vs. 1954 Ferrari 195
To start off, 1983 BMW 525 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 195. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 195 would be higher. At 2,693 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 195 (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1983 BMW 525. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 195 should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 525 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 195.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
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1983 BMW 525 | 1954 Ferrari 195 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 525 | 195 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2693 cc | 2341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 950 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |